Dental Assisting - Pasadena City College

Dental Assisting from Pasadena City College is a Campus Certificate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares the student to take on significant responsibility as a member of the dental health care team. Employment positions are available in dental offices, hospitals, clinics, dental schools and professional sales. Dental Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care. A career in dental assisting offers many challenges and a variety of procedures. Specific tasks may be performed such as: assisting with and providing direct patient care, taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management tasks. Dental assisting offers a variety, flexibility, excellent working conditions and personal satisfaction. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites. A selected uniform is required for the program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and approved by the Committee on Dental Auxiliaries in California. Upon successful completion of the program, a student is eligible to take the: Dental Assisting National Board examination to obtain a certificate as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and the California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) examination to obtain a license as a Registered Dental Assistant. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be assessed on their ability to 1. Dental assisting program students and graduates will demonstrate technical skills and abilities, safety and infection control procedures as outlined by the California Dental Practice Act. 2. Dental assisting program students and graduates will exhibit professional growth, behavior, knowledge and development, foster empathy and concern, and work toward a commitment of excellence at all times. 3. Dental assisting program students and graduates will exhibit communication and conflict skills and strategies that are effective with individuals and groups who are diverse in age, gender or culture. View more details on Pasadena City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.